Maine Democrats to pick new Senate nominee after Graham Platner exit
Sen. Susan Collins has raised more than $16 million so far, compared to Jackson's more than $1 million raised since entering the race.
Maine Democrats are gathering Saturday to select a Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner on the ballot, with former state Senate President Troy Jackson poised to secure the nomination.
Sen. Susan Collins has raised more than $16 million so far, compared to Jackson's more than $1 million raised since entering the race.
The Maine Democratic Party may have just nominated a candidate who may be worse than the nominee previously forced out of the race, and there are even questions about whether he's eligible to run. The post Worse Than Graham Platner? Troubling Personal Questions Emerge for Maine’s New Democrat Nominee for Senate – And He May Be Ineligible to Run appeared…
Mr. Jackson, a progressive former State Senate president, clinched the nomination at a hastily arranged state party convention.
Democrats are hoping to move past Platner's scandal-plagued campaign as they look to unseat Republican incumbent Susan Collins. The apparent front-runner is former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson.
The special nominating convention in Bangor served as a coronation for Jackson, who essentially locked up the nomination earlier this week.
The Maine Senate race is rated a toss-up as Troy Jackson runs on Medicare for all and abolishing ICE against Republican incumbent Susan Collins.
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) says he believes Troy Jackson is a “strong candidate” who can beat Republican Senator Susan Collins after Jackson replaced Graham Platner on the ballot.
Maine Democrats on Saturday are poised to announce their nominee to replace Graham Platner in the race to unseat incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine). Former state Sen. Troy Jackson is the likely pick. Platner withdrew his bid earlier this month following allegations of sexual abuse. Meanwhile, President Trump has issued warning after warning to Iran…